Eyeing Russia, Pentagon Wants Global War GamesContinuing to envision the new Cold War with Russia both as a ticket for ongoing increases in military spending and a convenient way to coax regional allies into complicated alliances, the Pentagon is increasingly interested in building its war games across broad global conflicts, and in particular a war with Russia.

Neocons Leverage Trump-Hate for More WarsThe enactment of new sanctions against Russia and Iran – with the support of nearly all Democrats and Republicans in Congress – shows how the warmongering neocons again have come out on top.

Probably, many of you saw the term "net energy decline" here first, as I have been harping on this for a long time. Truly, the party is over. Perhaps the greatest tragedy that awaits is that the attempt by world leaders to maintain economic growth and to get and protect resources and territory at all costs will lead to global war. -- RF

Have Smartphones Destroyed a Generation?More comfortable online than out partying, post-Millennials are safer, physically, than adolescents have ever been. But they're on the brink of a mental-health crisis.

The War on WikiLeaks and AssangeHelping government authorities discredit Julian Assange and destroy WikiLeaks, mainstream media outlets twisted a recent interview to make Assange look like a Donald Trump backer.

More from the Western propaganda mill. If Putin takes a break on a summer day and doffs his shirt — as many men throughout the world do — he is trying to prove his macho-ness. And if he goes fishing and swimming — as many men throughout the world do — he is also just trying to show how macho he is. Of course, this is just further proof that Putin is a demon. You can see his horns, can't you? On the other hand, if someone like the Great Warmonger John McCain dons a nice suit and advocates launching more murderous wars for empire, it proves he is a champion of Democracy (that's with a capital D, baby). This article tells us more about Western propaganda than about Russian propaganda. -- RF

Japan to formally weigh strike capability for self-defenseThe Ministry of Defense will soon begin discussions on whether Japan should gain the ability to strike enemy bases in self-defense amid the rising North Korean nuclear and missile threat, preparing for a major policy review in late 2018.

Trump's Buffoonish Presidential ActThere was a chance President Trump could have brought some positive change, especially in reeling in foreign wars, but his bizarre narcissism and flaming incompetence have overwhelmed everything else.